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    Does E3 make marine plugs?

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    1972 Grew SS245

    If it’s not broke, fix it till it is.
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Hi Scott. I’m unsure whinch splines you’re referring too. I’m not taking anything apart just replacing fluids for now. I checked the ball gears and they look good. Just worn paint.
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Thanks Kenny. All makes perfect sense.
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Since the outdrive is no longer providing water to the engine because it’s been disconnected and capped I thought this may have been left open to relieve water pressure built up by the impeller.
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Engine oil is clean. Intermediate fluid is clean. Upper sterndrive fluid is clean. Lower sterndrive fluid is a milkshake. Tilt quadrant is missing so probably issue with tilt motor or relay. Water hoses from intermediate to engine disconnected and capped with hose connection on trunion left...
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Thanks for your input. The wife is not ready to give up on it yet and since it’s hers we’ll inspect more closely. Was talking to a boat guy at a party last night who has experience with the boat and knows the previous owner. He believes parting it out would be the wrong move. So I guess we’ll...
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Interesting. Paid $500 for boat and trailer. Let’s say less than half is $200. Already been offered $1500 for the trailer. Maybe parting out would be the best option.
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Bay of Quinte, Ontario, Canada. Have stripped everything out of the boat ie toilet, water tanks, etc. No spongy parts in floor or anywhere else and hull and transom seems sound. Always operated in fresh water. Looks like a lot of farmer fixes (no offence) to farmers. I operate a 72 year old...
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    1972 Grew SS245

    Anyone have any information on these boats. Also known as a Slickcraft SS245 in the US. Wife bought at auction with trailer by mistake for $500. I’m new to boat ownership but somewhat mechanically inclined. TUFM-21C engine so 225hp Chevy with OMC Electric shift stringer outdrive. It’s winterized...
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